Soccer Practice

Current Weight: 171.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 114.9 lbs.

On Sunday Tammy and I were informed that we were soccer coaches!
I was soooo excited.
I played soccer from first grade up until senior year of high school.
I was actually on the first high school girl's soccer team at our school.
I was a goalie and defender.
No wonder...I took up half the goal!

Our first practice was tonight.
Just an hour long.
We have 11 players...boys and girls mixed.
It was so much fun!!!!
I was running around with the kids.
I ran a lap to the tree and back and BEAT some of the kids.
Granted they are 6, 7, and 8...but come on...they should beat a 30 year old!

I taught them the proper way to pass the ball.
The proper way to do a throw in
And how to head the ball.
All in the first practice.

It felt so great to run around and be a coach and teacher.
I didn't have to worry about getting tired
Or what I looked like while running after the kids.
I wasn't even tired after the practice.

It was a great weight loss realization moment.

Happy Anniversary!

Current Weight: 175.0 lbs.
Total Lost: 111.4 lbs.

Happy Anniversary to me!!!
It's been one year since the surgery!
And what a crazy year it's been.
I've lost about 114 lbs. altogether
Give or take a a few pounds.

Things that are easier to do at 175 than 286.7...
1) Running...who knew I could do it?
2) Walking in between desks in my classroom...
I don't knock things off the desks now!
3) I actually FIT in the little high school desks now!
4) Cutting my toe nails...I can bend over and reach them.
5) Dancing...I love it.
6) Fitting in the bathtub with room to spare.
7) Laundry...my clothes are smaller so I can fit more in the washer!
8) Climbing stairs without losing my breath.
9) Saying no to food...it just doesn't fit.
10) Let's just say...the love life is kicking.

I am so happy that I made the decision to have the surgery.
What I look like now is what I THOUGHT I looked like back then.
It was like a reverse eating disorder.
Now, my mind matches my body.

I have changed my way of eating.
Not only do I eat less
I actually think about what's going in before I open my mouth.
I never used to do that.

What could be next?
Tummy tuck surgery?
Hernia surgery?
Having a baby?
Actually beginning to exercise on a regular basis?
How much more will I lose?

Stay tuned.

Doctor Appointment

Ok...so I've been having issues with Blogger.
I wrote this whole blog about my Doctor appointment
And it deleted it!

Let's give it another whirl...

I went to see Dr. Vitello on Friday morning.
I made it downtown around 9:30 a.m.
He was surprised to see me and said I looked great!
I am a part of the 100 pound club.
Meaning...I've lost over 100 pounds.

He checked my scar and said that I have a small hernia.
Who knew?
I can't really feel it at all.
He also said that I could get skin cut off at any time.
And...he said that I am cleared to try and get pregnant.
Exciting!

I have decided to try and get pregnant.
In my case this could take some time.
But I would like to try to lose some more weight
Get pregnant
And then have skin cut off later in life.

I went to talk with Andrea, the dietician and she also thought I looked great.
She told me to monitor my protein intake.
Also, to separate my calcium supplement from my multivitamin.
She also gave me a walk to run program.
I told her about my running adventures
This should help me build up to running a mile!

Overall...great appointment.
Next appointment...September.

Happy Belated Birthday To Me!

Oh my goodness!

Have I had a heck of a time logging on lately!

So sorry for the delay.

My 30th birthday was on March 4th.

Here is a picture from my birthday last year in 2006 and then the right one is from 2007. Big difference eh?

And yes...it was a Dairy Queen cake.

I ate one piece and it knocked me out.

We still have leftovers in the freezer.

I had a great birthday!

My mom got me a grill pan and money to buy new summer clothes!

I also got my first tattoo!

You'll have to check my other blog to see what it looks like.